22 articles tagged with uk.
Auto-enrolment makes pension saving automatic, but is opting out ever the right move? We crunch the real numbers so you can decide.
The HICBC threshold rose to £60,000 in April 2024. Here is how the new taper works, strategies to reduce your adjusted net income and the PAYE changes coming in 2026.
Everything limited companies need to know about the 19% small profits rate, 25% main rate, and marginal relief calculations for 2026/27.
Council tax reduction can cut your bill by up to 100% if you are on a low income. Rules vary by council but here is how the system works across England, Scotland and Wales.
Final salary and career average pensions offer certainty but are vanishing from the private sector. Here is how to compare them with money purchase schemes.
A detailed comparison of the three main director salary strategies for 2026/27: £0, £6,396, and £12,570, with full calculations showing which is best for your situation.
A step-by-step guide to claiming Employment Allowance in 2026/27, including who qualifies, who is excluded, how to claim via payroll software, and the de minimis state aid rules.
A detailed guide to every category of allowable expense for self-employed people in 2026, including simplified expenses, what HMRC allows, and common mistakes to avoid.
From April 2027 most unused pension funds will count toward your estate for inheritance tax. This is one of the biggest pension rule changes in a generation.
A practical guide to IR35 status determination in 2026, covering the three key tests, the CEST tool's limitations, and what happens if you get it wrong.
Service charges, ground rent, and lease extension costs mean leasehold ownership is often more expensive than buyers realise. Here is the full cost comparison over 10, 20, and 30 years.
SMP pays 90% of earnings for the first six weeks, then £184.03 per week for up to 33 more weeks. Here is exactly what to expect and how to plan.
A complete guide to HMRC's approved mileage allowance payment rates for 2026, covering cars, motorcycles, bicycles, electric vehicles, and how to claim via self assessment or payroll.
Lenders assess whether you can afford repayments at a much higher rate than today's deals. Here is exactly how the stress test works and what to do if you fail it.
The pension lifetime allowance was scrapped from April 2024, removing the 55% tax charge on large pension pots. Here is what replaced it and what it means for you.
PIP pays up to £184.30 per week in 2026/27 across the daily living and mobility components. Here is how assessment works and what you can receive.
How the April 2023 merger of the SME and RDEC schemes affects your R&D tax credit claim in 2026, including the new ERIS for R&D-intensive SMEs and mandatory advance notification.
How sole traders can use SIPP and personal pension contributions to reduce their tax bill in 2026/27, including annual allowance limits, relief at source, and higher-rate claims.
A detailed tax comparison of sole trader vs limited company structures in 2026/27, including break-even analysis and the real admin costs of going limited.
With five student loan plans in operation, knowing your threshold and interest rate is essential. Here is the complete 2026/27 comparison.
The UC taper means you keep 45p of every extra pound you earn above your work allowance. Understanding this is key to making work pay.
A practical guide to VAT registration in 2026: the £90,000 threshold, voluntary registration pros and cons, VAT schemes, and Making Tax Digital obligations.